Washington and the drone industry: legislation, procurement, security reviews, and agency policy beyond the FAA.
Industry expert Vic Moss has raised urgent concerns about potential restrictions on Chinese-made drones being fast-tracked through Congress, warning of devastating consequences for the US drone industry if certain provisions are included in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). According to Moss, a member of the Drone Service Providers Alliance (DSPA), House and Senate…
North Dakota lawmakers are pushing forward with ambitious legislation to replace nearly 90% of state-owned drones manufactured in China, addressing mounting national security concerns about critical infrastructure surveillance. The proposed bill, introduced by Republican Representative Mike Nathe, would allocate $15 million to swap out potentially compromised unmanned aircraft systems and provide
OpenAI’s recent partnership with defense technology company Anduril marks a significant departure from its previous stance on military applications, with direct implications for the drone defense sector. The collaboration aims to develop AI models for countering unmanned aerial threats, representing OpenAI’s first venture into battlefield applications of its technology. The partnership focuses on
DroneUp has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the sixth U.S. drone operator to receive Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA.
A flurry of leaked photos and videos emerged, providing an unprecedented look at the DJI Mavic 4 Pro prototype in testing. The footage, shared
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories this week, including a crucial update on a drone ban requiring immediate action, DJI Flip leaks, DroneUp receiving their Part 135 certification, Skybrowse new interior mapping capabilities, and the FBI’s involvement with drone sightings over New Jersey. DJI Drone Ban Update: Urgent Action Required The…
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone appeared in the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database, suggesting a release could be imminent.
A series of unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement temporary flight restrictions over two significant locations: the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster and the Picatinny Arsenal Military Base in Rockaway. Timing and Scope of Restrictions According to NJ.com, the FAA has established specific timeframes for…
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